Review
“Useful to everyone concerned with their physical well-being.” — Bill Rodgers
An exercise book with a difference, STRETCH AND STRENGTHEN features 100 exercises, fully illustrated, which apply the invaluable system introduced in SURVIVING EXERCISE. Soundly based on exercise philosophy and on new discoveries in kinesiology and sports medicine, the book fits the individual needs of everyone who exercises, from sedentary beginner to professional athlete…
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This book and Judy Alter’s earlier book, Surviving Exercise, have the answers I’ve been looking for. I love to exercise, but I’ve been plagued with injuries for years. And of course, the injuries set me back and have kept me from exercising as much as I’d like. I’ve been looking for some sound, scientific information on stretching, but have found very little. I had the feeling stretching would help prevent injuries, but what’s the right way to stretch? I had found scientific evidence that stretching can CAUSE injuries, too. It’s amazing to me how many books are available about stretching that have no scientific basis whatsoever. Some get their authority from tradition (like yoga) and some are merely the author’s opinion. But finally someone has written a book about how to stretch so the stretching actually helps and doesn’t harm you. Judy tells you exactly how to do the exercises. Sometimes the stretches are a lot like the ones I’ve done before, but small differences — how you hold your foot, the position of your head, whether or not you’re keeping your back straight — can make the difference between hurting yourself with the stretch or helping yourself. I’m the author of the book, Self-Help Stuff That Works, and one of the most important things I recommend is exercise. It makes a big difference in your general attitude and sense of well-being. Alter’s book tells you how you can KEEP exercising for your lifetime, without pain or injury. I love this book and highly recommend it.